At the very northern tip of the Isle of Skye, which is an island off of the upper north western shore of Scotland, are the ruins of Duntulm Castle. To get there, you have to drive for several hours on narrow dirt roads, but the sense of remoteness and peacefulness is worth it. There is a tiny bed & breakfast nearby, which also feels a little lost in time, in a good way.
Discover the unusual rock formations in Japan’s Kanto Mountain Range.
Courtesy of UNESCO/Kobushi Biosphere Reserve, Japan
The Kingdom of Eswatini’s Lubombo Mountain Range is home to forest, savanna, and wetland ecosystems.
Courtesy of UNESCO/Lubombo Biosphere Reserve - Kingdom of Eswatini
With coastal views like this, it’s easy to see why Queen Victoria often visited the Isle of Wight.
Courtesy of UNESCO/Visit Isle of Wight - United Kingdom
Now a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve: the Isle of Wight and its dramatic chalk coastline
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At the very northern tip of the Isle of Skye, which is an island off of the upper north western shore of Scotland, are the ruins of Duntulm Castle. To get there, you have to drive for several hours on narrow dirt roads, but the sense of remoteness and peacefulness is worth it. There is a tiny bed & breakfast nearby, which also feels a little lost in time, in a good way.
